Healthcare Assistant - East Yorkshire

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary:£11.45 per hour (aligned with AFC Band 2) + the following enhancements: for nights:

• £16.14 per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
• £20.95 per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

Hours: As & When (Nights)

Contract Type:Permanent

Location:Community Based East Yorkshire/North Humberside

Closing date:11thFebruary 2024

Interview date:TBC

Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare cost
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees

What we are looking for:

• Relevant community experience
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is desirable.
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will of course provide excellent on-going training and support.
• Driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.

Whats in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance -from 27 days+ 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service).
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Generous enhancements
  • 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
  • 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
• Mileage allowance of 45p per milepaid for whole trainingand travelling between patients home.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will deliver care and support to people with terminal illnesses whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families.

With experience of End of Life care, you're ready and able to make a real difference. Ours is a one-to-one approach to care, so you're sure to enjoy plenty of meaningful contact with patients and their families - usually in their own homes. Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan.

You'll be required to carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.

For more information about the role please email john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use orcome into contact withour services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via:recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactoryEnhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Functional skills at level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent

Desirable

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 6 Months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.

Desirable

• Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for dying patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Goole

DN14 5DD

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)